2022---evi-allemann-runs-for-the-federal-council--wasserfallen-says Apr 2026

Allemann has remained a significant figure in Swiss politics, later announcing a subsequent bid for the Federal Council in 2023 following the resignation of Alain Berset. The seven members of the Federal Council

The political landscape in 2022 saw significant shifts as Evi Allemann , a prominent Social Democrat and member of the Bern Executive Council , officially entered the race for a seat on the Swiss Federal Council . Her candidacy aimed to succeed retiring Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga, highlighting a push for continued female representation and regional balance within Switzerland's seven-member executive body. Allemann has remained a significant figure in Swiss

The announcement drew immediate reactions from across the political spectrum: The announcement drew immediate reactions from across the

The election took place during a year focused on "cohesion and plurality," as emphasized by then-President Ignazio Cassis . While Allemann was a strong contender in the internal party selection, the Social Democratic Party eventually nominated Elisabeth Baume-Schneider and Eva Herzog, with Baume-Schneider winning the seat in December 2022. While acknowledging Allemann's qualifications

Christian Wasserfallen, a National Councillor from the FDP (The Liberals) and a fellow Bernese politician, offered a nuanced take on the run. While acknowledging Allemann's qualifications, the discourse often centered on the "Bernese double-ticket" challenge—the political difficulty of having two representatives from the same canton (Bern) serving on the Federal Council simultaneously.

Proponents highlighted Allemann's extensive legislative background, having served in the National Council from 2003 to 2018 before her executive role in Bern.